[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 184 (Wednesday, October 20, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1117-E1118]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING THE DELAWARE RIVER BASIN COMMISSION FOR THEIR 60TH 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                       HON. BRIAN K. FITZPATRICK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 20, 2021

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
Delaware River Basin Commission. Founded in 1961, this collaborative 
partnership between the federal government and the four states which 
share the

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Delaware River has successfully managed interstate water sources 
without regard to political boundaries. For nearly six million 
Pennsylvanians living in the Delaware River Basin, including those in 
Bucks and Montgomery counties, the Commission has reduced water loss, 
improved water quality, mitigated floods, and conducted stewardship and 
education efforts, all while saving the taxpayers millions of dollars. 
The Delaware River Basin Commission's efficient and beneficial public 
service is admirable, and this year, as it celebrates its 60th 
anniversary, we express our appreciation for the impact that it has had 
on our environment and natural habitats, our region, and our local 
communities.

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